After playing in the snow today, I decided to stop into the Forestwood C-Store to warm up with a cappuccino. I sat down in one of the nice new chairs and had a wonderful visit with Monica and Greg. The folks there have been busy spiffing up the place lately and they offered to give me a tour of the hotel. The suite has a gr
eat new look, new pictures and furniture. 
They are always doing something new over there! Stop in sometime!
BS BBQ Rib Queens “Throw Down”
Walhalla’s 2008 Rendezvous Rib Fest will be held June 14th 2008. BS BBQ Rib Queens will be there with their crowns on and sauce brewing ready for the “rib throw down”. This will the 3rd year that the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce and Walhalla Inn 
have hosted the “Rendezvous Rib Fest”. It has turned into a regional event to meet, eat and greet family and friends. Mark your calendar and competitors “fear” the BS BBQ “Rib Queens”. Wally already has his 2008 Taste Kit. 2007 Winners BS BBQ Rib Queens & Light Grilling.
Photo’s Steve Lorenz
Walhalla held their 4th Annual Giant Pumpkin Festival, Saturday, September 29,2007 and what a day it was. Five giant pumpkins were raised in the Walhalla area and for the second year in a row Walhalla had the heaviest giant pumpkin in North Dakota. The grand prize winner weighed in at 792 lbs. this year. The day’s festivities included the farmers market, many contests including pie eating, seed spitting, egg tossing, pumpkin pie tasting, carved or painted pumpkins and for the first time a Pumpkin Princess contest. A local baton group called Quiet Storm provided entertainment through out the morning. Because this event is in conjunction with the farmers market there is also heaviest vegetable contests which prove to show that vegetables really do grow LARGE in North Dakota. Walhalla’s Giant Pumpkin Festival has always been free to the public.The commitee has successfully orginazed this festival for the past four years. Walhalla’s 5th Annual Giant Pumpkin Festival will be held this year on September 27, 2008 on Main Street in Walhalla.
Wally spent “Winter Fun Day’ at Frost Fire Ski Lodge, he met Sara Otte-Coleman, ND Tourism Director, shook hands with Dick and Judith Johnson, owners of Frost Fire, met the Ski Patrol and learned all about skiing safe, went skiing with Molly and warmed up by the fire.
Nothing better than spending “Winter Fun D
ay” at Frost Fire Ski Lodge. 
Wally wants to invite everyone to Walhalla on Saturday, February 2., for the “Gorge Snowfest”, ”State Snowmoblie Ride” and “Lady’s Day at Snowfest”. Ladies if you are not participating in the state ride come to the Gorge Gallery from 10 - 4pm for; hands on art activities, cards, games, coffee, treats and door prizes. The snowmobliers breakfast at Walhalla Assembly of God Church starts at 10am. For more information on all activities call the Walhalla Chamber at 549-3939.
Gov. John Hoeven officially proclaimed January 19 as “Winter Fun Day’’, promoting tourism officials to shush down the slopes and rev up their snowmobiles and ski resorts and winter events across the state. The goal was to showcase the many winter activities, events and opportunities that can be found in every part of North Dakota.
“In every region of North Dakota you can find a place that celebrates winter fun. We have family-friendly downhill skiing. We have snowboarding, tubing, ice fishing and snowmobile festivals. Miles of cross-country ski trails can be found at your local golf course or state park. winter fun is everywhere in this state,’’ said Sara Otte-Coleman, Tourism Director. Sara and her family celebrated Winter Fun Day at Frost Fire Ski Area west of Walhalla on Saturday.
Most of the state’s downhill ski areas have snow-making abilities and resort representatives emphasized their ability to ensure good runs and plenty of snow cover.
“Often times when people look out the window and see very little snow, they forget that other area of the state either have snow or when it comes to ski runs can make snow,’’ Otte Coleman said.
Dick and Judith Johnson, owners of Frost Fire truly are leaders when it come to tourism and quality recreation. Frost Fire Ski Lodge and Amphitheatre play a major role in Walhalla’s Tourism Action Plan.
Sara Otte-Coleman meets Wally Moose and spent the day skiing with her family.
CELEBRATION! Horizons Study Circle and Leadership Plenty participates celebrated their success with a free Party in the Park before starting Community Visioning. Action Plan Committees gave an update on what they had completed to date and shared their short and long term goals. Everyone agreed that Study Circles and Leadership Plenty was a lot of hard work, very worth while and all would do it again. A “community family” working and sharing together what a Great Accomplishment!
The Gorge Art Gallery members decided during the Christmas season they would donate their time, talents and supplies for a free art class to all Walhalla Children. Nineteen students took part in creating their own ginger bread houses. Lots of smiles, giggles, and laughter were heard all afternoon at the Gorge Art Gallery. Thanks to all the members,of the gallery, the Walhalla Chamber, and the Degree of Honor for donating resources for the class.
Action Plan Committee “Welcome to Walhalla” meet several times, each member meet with different area businesses and collected gifts, coupons, gift certificates etc…The group than ordered canvas totes that were imprinted by Ink Impressions a local business. The tote reads “Welcome to Walhalla “Heart” of the Rendezvous Region. Totes are given to new members of the community. The committee has done a wonderful job developing partnerships with local business and making every new family feel Welcome to Walhalla. Shirely a member of the Welcome to Walhalla Action Committee is presenting Wally Moose with his welcome tote.
Hey guess what it snowed lots Monday night just in time for the big Snow Fest and ND State Ride in Walhalla. Everyone in town tell me all this snow is good for Walhalla and the area but I think its very deep as you can see. Everyone is welcome to join in the “SNOWBALL FUN” 
